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The Advanced Placement African American course that ignited controversy among conservative lawmakers, released its revised framework today by the College Board. Set to officially launch in the 2024-25 school year, this course aims to introduce students to the diverse history of the African-American community. Dr. Brandi Waters, senior director and program manager of African American […]

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The Advanced Placement African American course that ignited controversy among conservative lawmakers, released its revised framework today by the College Board. Set to officially launch in the 2024-25 school year, this course aims to introduce students to the diverse history of the African-American community. Dr. Brandi Waters, senior director and program manager of African American [...]

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Local historians call out “whitewashing of Black History” in school curriculums /local-historians-call-out-whitewashing-of-black-history-in-school-curriculums/ /local-historians-call-out-whitewashing-of-black-history-in-school-curriculums/#respond Tue, 28 Nov 2023 19:49:03 +0000 /?p=6324 When Dr. Shana Hunt graduated from high school and attended Paine College in Agusta Georgia, she thought she was "pretty together" with her blackness and understanding of Black history. However, learning about all the historical achievements of Black people she didn't know blew her mind. She didn't know about the detailed works of Zora Neale […]

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When Dr. Shana Hunt graduated from high school and attended Paine College in Agusta Georgia, she thought she was "pretty together" with her blackness and understanding of Black history. However, learning about all the historical achievements of Black people she didn't know blew her mind. She didn't know about the detailed works of Zora Neale [...]

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Banned Book Wagon will be in Decatur this weekend /banned-book-wagon-will-be-in-decatur-this-weekend/ /banned-book-wagon-will-be-in-decatur-this-weekend/#respond Fri, 29 Sep 2023 21:19:50 +0000 /?p=6040

Next week is Banned Books Week, and to bring awareness to the continued banning of books in school districts across America, the Penguin Random House’s Banned Book Wagon will be at Charis Books & More in Decatur, Georgia, on Sunday, October 1.  The book wagon is traveling across the South in conjunction with the Freedom […]

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Next week is Banned Books Week, and to bring awareness to the continued banning of books in school districts across America, the Penguin Random House’s Banned Book Wagon will be at Charis Books & More in Decatur, Georgia, on Sunday, October 1.  The book wagon is traveling across the South in conjunction with the Freedom [...]

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Jennifer Susko, Cobb County Schools Counselor, and Black Lives Matter Activist resigns /jennifer-susko-cobb-county-schools-counselor-and-black-lives-matter-activist-resigns/ /jennifer-susko-cobb-county-schools-counselor-and-black-lives-matter-activist-resigns/#comments Mon, 26 Jul 2021 18:32:56 +0000 /?p=1895

In a riveting resignation, Cobb County Schools counselor and Black Lives Matter activist, Jennifer Susko leaves the district citing the mounting outcry around the critical race theory debate. Dear Mr. Ragsdale, et. al: It is with deep sadness that I resign from the Cobb County School District in an act of protest against the recent ban […]

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In a riveting resignation, Cobb County Schools counselor and Black Lives Matter activist, Jennifer Susko leaves the district citing the mounting outcry around the critical race theory debate. Dear Mr. Ragsdale, et. al: It is with deep sadness that I resign from the Cobb County School District in an act of protest against the recent ban [...]

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Griffin Spalding County Schools Board of Education public comment section clashes over critical race theory /griffin-spalding-county-schools-board-of-education-public-comment-section-clashes-over-critical-race-theory/ /griffin-spalding-county-schools-board-of-education-public-comment-section-clashes-over-critical-race-theory/#respond Wed, 21 Jul 2021 21:14:43 +0000 /?p=1840

Community members sparred over critical race theory being taught in Griffin-Spalding County Schools during public comment at a Board of Education meeting Tuesday. Despite Superintendent Keith Simmons’ previous declaration that critical race theory is not taught in the district, a clear division formed as members of the public expressed their opinions at the podium. The […]

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Community members sparred over critical race theory being taught in Griffin-Spalding County Schools during public comment at a Board of Education meeting Tuesday. Despite Superintendent Keith Simmons’ previous declaration that critical race theory is not taught in the district, a clear division formed as members of the public expressed their opinions at the podium. The [...]

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Opinion: Stop the Hate Against Asian Americans Forces Us to Speak Up /opinion-stop-the-hate-against-asian-americans-forces-us-to-speak-up/ /opinion-stop-the-hate-against-asian-americans-forces-us-to-speak-up/#respond Fri, 19 Mar 2021 15:17:53 +0000 /?p=990

Caroline Diaz is the preschool director for Westminster Schools, an independent school in 鶹ӰԺ.  She has a strong passion for leadership and mentorship in the field of early childhood education. Caroline began her career as a lecturer for De La Salle University’s Psychology Department in Manila, Philippines.  She also operated two early childhood learning centers while […]

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Caroline Diaz is the preschool director for Westminster Schools, an independent school in 鶹ӰԺ.  She has a strong passion for leadership and mentorship in the field of early childhood education. Caroline began her career as a lecturer for De La Salle University’s Psychology Department in Manila, Philippines.  She also operated two early childhood learning centers while [...]

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Cobb County Teacher Caught Blaming Breonna Taylor for Her Murder /cobb-county-teacher-caught-blaming-breonna-taylor-for-her-murder/ /cobb-county-teacher-caught-blaming-breonna-taylor-for-her-murder/#respond Tue, 02 Mar 2021 06:46:41 +0000 http://educationinatlanta.com/?p=943

Susan McCoy, a forensics science teacher at Pebblebrook High School in Mableton, Georgiaa was caught on camera this past week telling her class of students that Breonna Taylor was responsible for her own death. “I’m sorry she was killed but if you hang out with people with guns that shoot at cops you’re likely to […]

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Susan McCoy, a forensics science teacher at Pebblebrook High School in Mableton, Georgiaa was caught on camera this past week telling her class of students that Breonna Taylor was responsible for her own death. “I’m sorry she was killed but if you hang out with people with guns that shoot at cops you’re likely to [...]

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Two Carrollton City Students Expelled Over Racist Videos /two-carrollton-city-students-expelled-over-racist-videos/ /two-carrollton-city-students-expelled-over-racist-videos/#respond Sat, 18 Apr 2020 02:45:01 +0000 http://educationinatlanta.com/?p=270 Carrollton City Schools

Hours after a racially offensive 50-second clip was posted to TikTok and within hours had thousands of page views, Carrollton City Schools took the unprecedented move to expel those students according to a message from Superintendent Dr. Mark Albertus. "The racist behavior observed in the video easily violates this standard," he said. "They are no […]

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Carrollton City Schools

Hours after a racially offensive 50-second clip was posted to TikTok and within hours had thousands of page views, Carrollton City Schools took the unprecedented move to expel those students according to a message from Superintendent Dr. Mark Albertus. "The racist behavior observed in the video easily violates this standard," he said. "They are no [...]

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